Boston to Plymouth
How to get from Boston to Plymouth on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Quick answer: Walk about 7 min to the South Station bus terminal, then take the Plymouth & Brockton bus to the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth, then the GATRA Mayflower Link bus to Post Office, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 92 minutes. On weekdays the Plymouth & Brockton bus runs about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from Boston to Plymouth
Step by step
- From South Station, walk about 7 min to the South Station bus terminal.
- At the South Station bus terminal, take the Plymouth & Brockton bus.
- Ride about 55 min and get off at the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth.
- At the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth, change to the GATRA Mayflower Link bus.
- Ride about 12 min and get off at Post Office.
- Walk about 5 min to Plymouth Rock.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 7:25 am | 5:30 pm | About once an hour | About 92 min |
| Saturday | 8:25 am | 4:25 pm | About once an hour | About 92 min |
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves the South Station bus terminal, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Plymouth & Brockton bus (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the South Station bus terminal at 5:30 pm and gets to Plymouth around 7:04 pm, using Kingston Line and GATRA Liberty Link bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 4:25 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Plymouth Rock and the waterfront are in downtown Plymouth, on Water Street.
What it costs
- Plymouth & Brockton. Plymouth & Brockton sets its own fares. Check Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway before you go.
- GATRA. GATRA sets its own fares. Check GATRA before you go.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Boston to Plymouth: common questions
How do I get from Boston to Plymouth by public transit?
Walk about 7 min to the South Station bus terminal, then take the Plymouth & Brockton bus to the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth, then the GATRA Mayflower Link bus to Post Office, and walk about 5 min. The trip takes about 92 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston to Plymouth?
About 92 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth. Walk about 7 min to the South Station bus terminal, then take the Plymouth & Brockton bus to the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth, then the GATRA Mayflower Link bus to Post Office, and walk about 5 min.
How often does the Plymouth & Brockton bus run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day and about once an hour on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Boston to Plymouth?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the South Station bus terminal at 5:30 pm and gets to Plymouth around 7:04 pm, using Kingston Line and GATRA Liberty Link bus. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 4:25 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route.
Related routes
- Boston to Kingston
- Boston to Hingham
- Logan Airport to Plymouth
- Boston to New Bedford
- Never miss your stop (guide)
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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